“I’m From Detroit, It’s Hard to Make It to Where I’m At”: An Interview With Damedot
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Beyoncé Collaborated with Pharrell, Raphael Saddiq, Syd & More on Her ‘Renaissance’ Album
Beyoncé Collaborated with Pharrell, Raphael Saddiq, Syd & More on Her ‘Renaissance’ Album Music – 1 day ago Beyoncé shared the tracklist for her upcoming new album via Instagram Story on Wednesday. After announcing Renaissance last month, Beyoncé has now shared the tracklist for her upcoming new album. Shared via Instagram Story, the tracklist includes song titles[…]
Philly And NJ Club Music On TikTok Is Fueling Pop’s Dance Music Craze
Philly And NJ Club Music On TikTok Is Fueling Pop’s Dance Music Craze Music – 2 hours ago If the revitalization of house and club music seems sudden or unprovoked, you’re probably just not spending enough time on TikTok. TikTok may very well be for the kids, but regardless of your age or region the[…]
Lloyd Banks Reveals The Tracklist & Guest Features For ‘The Course Of The Inevitable 2’
When Lloyd Banks dropped his album The Course of the Inevitable last year, it was highly praised by fans and artists like Travis Scott and J. Cole. Banks also did a superb job of re-branding himself since it was his first album that wasn't released under the G-Unit umbrella and had nothing to do with[…]
In His Own Words: Jon Batiste on Building Community Through Music
In His Own Words: Jon Batiste on Building Community Through Music Music – 5 mins ago Jon Batiste caught up with Okayplayer and talked about his success, his partnership with Amazon for Prime Day, and more. Jon Batiste is one of the most accomplished musicians on the music landscape. A master pianist, bandleader, and composer,[…]
Nancy Mounir’s Trip To The Promenade of Souls
Photo via Nancy Mounir/Bandcamp Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Peter Holslin owns several time machines Nozhet El Nofous by Nancy MounirNozhet El Nofous by Nancy Mounir The best moments on Nancy Mounir’s new album are the quiet parts—and there are a lot of quiet parts. Warm[…]
Okayplayer’s Best Albums of 2022 So Far
With half of the year in the books, we look at the best albums of 2022 so far, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Syd, Kehlani, and more. We are officially at the midpoint of the year. And it’s been an eventful music year — but not necessarily a memorable one. Despite a number of “blockbuster” releases —[…]
The Follow: Frazier Tharpe II, Editor
Covering everything from Rage beats to niche Twitter icons. Please support the realest hip-hop blog for over a decade running by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame, lover and discusser of all things pop culture. The Follow is an interview series I plan on putting out occasionally, or frequently, or maybe[…]
Ghost in the 404: May 2022’s Best Dance and Electronic Music
Photo courtesy of Hyperdub Records Please support our efforts to give you the best writing about the world’s best music by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff misses the days when Bandcamp didn’t cater to Fortnite streamers on Twitch. 700 Bliss – “Nothing to Declare” Nothing To Declare by 700 BLISSNothing To[…]
Boldy James To Release A Project Produced By J Dilla: “I Got the Last of the… Stash”
Boldy James To Release A Project Produced By J Dilla: “I Got the Last of the… Stash” Music – 5 hours ago During an interview with Phoenix’s Trill store, Boldy James revealed that his next project will have production from late beatmaker J Dilla. Boldy James has one in the stash with production from J[…]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Your Old Droog, Liv.e, and More
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Your Old Droog, Liv.e, and More Music – 44 seconds ago The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Your Old Droog, Theravada, Mejiwahn, Boldy James, and more. Scroll through selections from this[…]
Eminem Releases 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Eminem Show’
Eminem Releases 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Eminem Show’ Music – 40 seconds ago On Thursday, Eminem dropped a 20th anniversary edition of his 2002 album The Eminem Show, which features Ja Rule diss track, “Bump Heads.” 20 years later, Eminem is back with more of The Eminem Show. The rapper dropped a deluxe 20th anniversary edition of[…]
New Jersey Rapper Accuses Kendrick Lamar of Plagiarizing ‘The Heart Part 5’ Video Concept
New Jersey Rapper Accuses Kendrick Lamar of Plagiarizing ‘The Heart Part 5’ Video Concept Music – 3 hours ago New Jersey rapper AK claims that the deepfake concept behind Kendrick Lamar video “The Heart Part 5” was stolen from his “Family Tree” video. Kendrick Lamar has a detractor going after his video for “The Heart[…]
13 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of May 6)
13 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of May 6) Music – 30 mins ago Ella Mai stuns us with Heart On My Sleeve this week, and so does IDK who drops his new album Simple. produced by Kaytranada. It’s a stacked release week for R&B acts mainly. Ella Mai[…]
A$AP Rocky Shows Off Leading Lady Rihanna In “D.M.B.”
A$AP Rocky Shows Off Leading Lady Rihanna In “D.M.B.” Music – 32 mins ago On Thursday, A$AP Rocky debuted his video for “D.M.B.”, also starring Rihanna, who’s currently pregnant with the couple’s first child. It’s Rakim and Rihanna against the world. On Thursday, A$AP Rocky premiered his new video for “D.M.B.” co-starring Rihanna, who’s currently[…]
Atlanta S3 E7: Trini 2 de Bone – “Teachable Moment”
Photo via FX/Hulu In the ‘Atlanta’ cinematic universe, Paper Boi still frequents this site. Show your support for our tireless staff of writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Jayson Buford wants you to give Sigourney Weaver the flowers she deserves. Abe Beame isn’t with the casual mushroom epidemic happening in Brooklyn[…]
PJ Morton’s ‘Watch the Sun’ is a Full Circle Moment
PJ Morton’s ‘Watch the Sun’ is a Full Circle Moment Music – 26 seconds ago PJ Morton spoke with Okayplayer about representing New Orleans music, his new album Watch the Sun, collaborating with Nas and Stevie Wonder, and more. PJ Morton wanted to record in seclusion. So he went to Bogalusa, Louisiana and settled into[…]
Just Blaze & Jake One Will Go Head-to-Head In Live Battle
Just Blaze & Jake One Will Go Head-to-Head In Live Battle Music – 2 mins ago Just Blaze announced that next month he’ll face-off with Jake One as part of Gene Brown’s “Beat Down” series in Charlotte. Next month, Just Blaze and Jake One will be squaring off in a beat battle – but it[…]
Nas & Stevie Wonder Join PJ Morton on “Be Like Water”
Nas & Stevie Wonder Join PJ Morton on “Be Like Water” Music – 2 mins ago Before next week’s release of new album Watch The Sun, PJ Morton has released new single “Be Like Water” featuring Stevie Wonder and Nas. Prepping his first album in almost two years, PJ Morton has released new collaboration “Be Like[…]
The Essentials: Record Store Day 2022 (April Edition)
The Essentials: Record Store Day 2022 (April Edition) Music – 17 mins ago Round 1 of Record Store Day 2022 is upon us. This Saturday, Record Store Day 2022 will take over the crates and shelves of shops across the country. The first of three installments this year features literally hundreds of limited edition vinyl[…]
Iamsu! Looks Back On ‘KILT’ And HBK Gang’s 2010 Rap Renaissance In The Bay Area
Iamsu! Looks Back On ‘KILT’ And HBK Gang’s 2010 Rap Renaissance In The Bay Area Music – 4 hours ago Amid the 10-year anniversary of his KILT mixtape, Iamsu! spoke with Okayplayer about the project and HBK Gang’s impact on Bay Area rap. Although Los Angeles is likely where one’s mind goes to when they think of[…]